Leonardo Ruiz114 JUDY DRIVE, KEASBEY, NJ 08832

PHONE (732) 347-4521 • EMAIL LRUIZ@SPRINGFIELDCOLLEGE.EDUwww.linkedin.com/in/leonardoruiz2/

EDUCATIONSpringfield College Springfield MAMaster of Science Candidate May 2017GPA: 3.9

Major: Psychology Concentration: Athletic Counseling Thesis: “Experiences and Expectations of Professional Academy Players in the Dominican Republic”Committee: Dr. Al Petitpas, Dr. Judy Van Raalte, and Dr. Britton Brewer

Related Coursework: Principles of Counseling, Foundations and Methods of Research, Professional Studies in Athletic Counseling, Issues and Techniques in Counseling Athletes, Psychology of the College Age Adult, Laboratory in Counseling Athletes, Counseling for Enhanced Performance, Counseling Practicum, Fieldwork for Athletic Counselors, Proposal Design, Imagery and Hypnosis, Psychopharmacology, Qualitative Research Methodology, and Thesis.

Drew University Madison NJBachelor of Arts May 2015GPA: 3.3

Major: Psychology Independent Study: “The Effect of Self-Confidence, State Anxiety, and Distraction on Sport Performance”Advisor: Dr. Patrick Dolan

Related Coursework: Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology Preceptorial, Learning and Behavior, Behavioral Research Methods of Psychology, Statistics, Advanced Research, Cognitive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Sport Psychology.

Minor: Spanish Related Coursework: Spanish Grammar for Heritage Speakers, Spanish Composition, Gateway to Hispanic Literature, Culture and Relationships, Marriage, and Romance in Hispanic Literature and Film, and Hispanic Studies Seminar: Diaspora and Space in Hispanic Fiction and Film.

TEACHING EXPERIENCEWestern New England University Academic Success Assistant Sep. 2016- Present LA 195- College Success Coaching Experience

Assist and equip students with the skills and resources necessary to achieve academic college success

WORK EXPERIENCEWestern New England University Academic Success Assistant Sep. 2016- Present Provide academic progress monitoring, life skills mentoring and co-direct first generation college student program Western New England University Assistant Baseball Coach Sep. 2016- Present Assist with on-field operations, practice and game strategy, pitching, hitting, and fielding instructionLos Angeles Dodgers Strong Mind Intern June 2016-Aug 2016 Provide counseling, conduct workshops for professional athletes, and conduct thesis research Springfield College Athletic Counselor Sep. 2015- Present Provide counseling, academic success plans, and conduct workshops for college athletes and teamsSpringfield College Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach Aug 2015-May 2016 Recruiting, practice and game strategy, pitching, hitting, and fielding instruction, prospect camp facilitatorAmeriCorps School Counselor at Forest Park Middle School Aug 2015- June 2016 Provide counseling, implement interventions, foster academic success, college preparation Parks and Recreation Camp Counselor June 2015-Aug 2015Provide supervision and safety for nearby children as well as provide games and arts & crafts

TNT Sports Training LLC (Assistant Coach/Instructor) May 2014-Aug 2014

Coaching of 16U baseball team, scheduling of games and practices, private instructionDrew University Baseball Clinics Sep. 2012-May 2015

Instruction on all facets of the game, drill work, evaluation of skill, and organization of events

Hopelawn Youth Organization Baseball Umpire May 2010-June 2011 Enforcing baseball rules and regulations while providing a safe environment for young athletes

SKILLSStrong communication and people skills; can communicate effectively with diverse populations in a concise wayOrganization and Efficiency; can organize and complete a task in a timely fashion Dynamic work ethic, competitive desire, and highly motivated

Excellent attention to detailMulti-dimensional, able to adapt well to any environment and complete any given taskComputer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSSResearch skills; experience conducting research projects on my own and with a teamAble to work within a team environment in a cooperative and effective mannerLanguages: Fluent in English and Spanish

HONORSEdward J. Keyes Memorial Graduate Scholarship Recipient 2016-2017Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Team 2015Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll 2015Drew University Dean’s list 2014Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi (Drew University) 2013-2015Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA >4.0) St. Joseph High School, Metuchen, NJ 2007-2011Spanish Honor Society El Cid 2009-2011National Honor Society 2009-2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAASP Northeast Regional Conference, Springfield College, Organizing Committee 2015-PresentStudent Affiliate of American Psychological Association 2014-PresentStudent Affiliate of Division 47- Sport and Exercise Psychology 2014-PresentStudent Member of Association for Applied Sport Psychology 2014-Present

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONSSpringfield College Center for Youth Development and Research 2015-PresentSpringfield College Athletic Identity Research Team 2015 Springfield College Running Psychology Team- Hartford Marathon 2015Drew University Varsity Baseball Team 2011-2015Drew University Baseball Leadership Council 2014-2015Drew University Student Athlete Advisory Committee – Baseball Team Representative 2014-2015

PAPERS/PRESENTATIONSPetitpas, A., France, T., Mullin, E., Bergan, M., Margolis, G., Krasnow, M., McGhee, R., Ruiz, L. (2015). The First Tee of Atlanta chapter summary report, a lasting impact: The First Tee’s role in fostering positive youth development. National research project presentation held at The First Tee, Orlando, Florida.

Ruiz, L., Tolve, T. (2014). The Effect of Self-Confidence, State Anxiety, and Distraction on Sport Performance. Presentation held at the 2015 Tri-Collegiate Symposium, Madison, New Jersey.

Ruiz, L., Tolve, T. (2014). The Effect of Self-Confidence, State Anxiety, and Distraction on Sport Performance. Presentation held at the 2015 APA Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Ruiz, L., Tolve, T. (2014). The Effect of Self-Confidence, State Anxiety, and Distraction on Sport Performance. Presentation held at the 2015 EPA Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.